AT ST. FRANCIS: 2010 graduate of St. Francis High School in Pasadena, Calif. … attended the 2009 US Soccer Development Academy … coached by Glen Appels … started at midfielder for LAFC Chelsea U-16 and U-18 teams … LAFC Chelsea U-16 team finished sixth in the nation out of 108 teams in 2008 … was recruited by many of the top schools across the country … honor roll student.

PERSONAL DATA: Born in Pasadena, Calif. … parents are Todd and Mary Gates … both parents are Santa Clara alums … has four siblings Katherine, Kristen, Kevin, and Sean … father played baseball for Santa Clara … uncle Len played soccer for Santa Clara and uncle Jim played lacrosse for Santa Clara … interests include photography, traveling and watching sports … plans to study in the Leavey School of Business.